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Bridges Newsletter

A More Person-Centered conservatorship Program

The Department is a court-appointed conservator for just under 370 individuals.  In a conservatorship, most decision-making is delegated to regional centers to provide local, person-centered support.  There are guidelines for regional centers, including how to provide updates on health and...




Bridges Newsletter

What is Supported Decision-Making?

Supported decision-making is a process that equips adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make decisions about their lives.  While some people think conservatorship is the only way to support people in making decisions about their services and supports, other...


Rate Reform

Rate Reform Directives and Updates

The following are a list of directives and updates to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction around rate reform policies. All directives and guidance related to rate reform will be posted to this page, although they may also be...



Regional Centers

Regional Center Directives

DDS frequently distributes directives to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction on a variety of policy issues. Beginning on October 1, 2019, all directives will be posted to this page, although they may also be found in other sections...



Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Program Directives

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